SR10,000 Fine for Non-Efficient Water Fixtures

Facilities in Saudi Arabia now face fines of up to SR10,000 for each non-efficient sanitary fixture in use, under updated water-saving regulations for the urban sector. The rules target common items such as mixers, faucets, showers, bidets and flushing boxes that fail to meet approved water-efficiency standards.

The penalties rise with repeat offenses. Using a non-efficient fixture in a facility carries a fine of SR1,000 SR2,000 for the second, and SR10,000 for the third. A separate violation covers tampering with or removing the water-saving components of a fixture, with fines of SR500, SR1,000 and SR2,000 second and third offenses respectively.

These fines are part of a broader water rationalization framework for the urban sector, under which certain severe water-misuse violations — such as misusing water tanks or using drinking water where treated water is available — can reach a maximum of SR200,000.

What facilities must do

Facilities are required to use only sanitary fixtures that comply with water-efficiency requirements and carry a registered water-efficiency label. Non-compliant products cannot be imported or sold in the Kingdom. Manufacturers and importers must have their fixtures tested in approved laboratories and obtain a Certificate of Conformity through the national conformity platform before placing products on the local market.

Enforcement runs through inspection campaigns on establishments and outlets that sell sanitary ware, including checks that water-efficiency labels are correctly displayed and that only compliant fixtures are offered. Failing to place the required labels is treated as a commercial violation subject to penalties.

With stricter enforcement expected through 2025–2026, residents and business owners are encouraged to check that fixtures carry the water-efficiency label before purchase or installation. Beyond avoiding fines, the measures aim to cut everyday water waste and support long-term conservation across cities.

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